Elite Athletes Diagnosed and Treated for Diabetes May Reduce Heart Failure

Published Date: 08 Mar 2023

95% of athletes are diagnosed and treated for non-invasive heart disease, such as heart attacks or seizures, or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shock.

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